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VIBE Base-Shadow Monotone with Thule Car Top/Rims/Bra
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 1:32 am
by bkane
..I'm not finished working on the look yet. But it's coming along. Let me know what you think. Photos at:
http://www.idjn.net/brian/images/vibe/The car top carrier is a Thule sold at Sears (will be taking off Sears nameplates soon). $129 on sale. It mounts great with the simple "U" bracket kit and some custom drilling so that unit can be placed as far back on the factory rack as possible with just a little clearance so hatchback does not hit it when raised (hole in bottom let's FM antenna go inside carrier!).The wheels are Focal SD5's.
Re: VIBE Base-Shadow Monotone with Thule Car Top/Rims/Bra (bkane)
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 1:48 am
by millster
Lookin' good. Love the color! Nice wheels too!
Re: VIBE Base-Shadow Monotone with Thule Car Top/Rims/Bra (bkane)
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 7:46 am
by Big_Red
Looking good.
Re: VIBE Base-Shadow Monotone with Thule Car Top/Rims/Bra (bkane)
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 9:21 am
by meathead333
whats on your headlights? looks like they are outlined or something. is that part of the bra?
Re: VIBE Base-Shadow Monotone with Thule Car Top/Rims/Bra (meathead333)
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 10:11 am
by bkane
The effect on gas mileage with the car top has been negligible. I could hear the wind hitting it, and a bit of drag, until I moved it back 5-6 inches (and drilled hole for FM antenna). It's apparently at a great aerodynamic angle now. I can't even tell it's there when driving.I have Auto VentShade Projectorz headlight accent covers. AutoBarn has them for both the VIBE and MATRIX.Use Keyword "Matrix Projectorz" or "Vibe Projectorz". For some reason, "projectorz" by itself won't show results.
Re: VIBE Base-Shadow Monotone with Thule Car Top/Rims/Bra (bkane)
Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 10:37 am
by rasermon
bkane, looks good!I never seen wheels like them on a car before.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:49 am
by ken
bkane, what is the model number on the cargo carrier? i've been looking for a cargo carrier for the vibe. thanks.